Resolve to Act

In light of current events and the tradition of making a New Year's resolution, I propose a new resolution. This resolution can and will change the world. Resolve to Act. Resolve not to sit on the sidelines. When your government is making a decision, let them know what you want. If you can vote for your representatives, do it. Decide which will represent you the best and vote for them.
If you do nothing, then you change nothing. If you want the world to be better, then you need to do your part. Remember that government was created to maintain order and serve the citizens. You are the boss. Tell your employees (government) what you want them to do.

The Reason for the Season (1 Nephi 19)

I have been very busy lately, so my posts have been few and far between. I apologize to those that have been faithfully following my posts. I will try to keep updating the blog every week, but at very least I will update every other week.
This week I want to reflect on the reason for Christmas and the purpose of the scriptures. 1 Nephi 19 explains the purpose of the Book of Mormon. "And I, Nephi, have written these things unto my people, that perhaps I might persuade them that they would remember the Lord their Redeemer." That is the reason for the scriptures, to teach us and remind us of our Savior.
Nephi even tells why this reminder is needed. "And the world, because of their iniquity, shall judge him to be a thing of naught; wherefore they scourge him, and he suffereth it ... because of his loving kindness and his long-suffering towards the children of men."
The purpose of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of the Redeemer and remind us of what He did for us. Think about what you have been given by your Brother from Bethlehem and find a way to share His love with those around you.